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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.41, 535.66 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.41, 535.66 and 262.15 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.41 : 535.66 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.41/535.66 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.41x = 535.66 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.41x = 140,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,423.27/388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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